BikeDenver

Two-wheeled commuters have long been frustrated by Denver’s one-way streets and disjointed cycling routes. The good news? The city continues to add safe options for cyclists on the road. Here’s how central Denver’s system of dedicated bike lanes and marked shared lanes (often used on streets too...

Often, people compare cycling to religion. I don't blame them. The calmness or pure energy that controls the body, the mindfulness of completely focusing on one task, or the persistence needed to dedicate a certain amount of time to the practice can be a religious experience. When I think about...

Two of our favorite words at 5280 are "bicycling" and "beer." So when we heard that the Denver Beer Company (DBC) was teaming up with BikeDenver to concoct a new brew, we had to check it out. DBC owners Charlie Berger (on the bike) and Patrick Crawford demoed their swanky new bicycle-powered mill—...

So, you've always wanted to be a park ranger. Turns out you can, if you sport a helmet. The ever-exploding bicycling population in Colorado has reached into the parks and trails surrounding the metro area. In an effort to demonstrate polite and legal cycling, BikeDenver has paired with Denver Parks...